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CO M P U T E R   U N I V E R S I T Y @ S E A

Our popular Computer University@Sea® program is offered on all cruises. CU@Sea provides e-mail services, Internet access, group and individual instruction on use of a PC and extensive complimentary enrichment course offerings. Each ship has at least 25 state-of-the-art PC workstations. Complimentary lectures or classes are offered each cruise. Details of these are listed in the daily newsletter Reflections. There is a nominal setup fee when you begin to use any CU@Sea services involving off-ship communication.
Each guest will enjoy the convenience of their own individual e-mail address which will be assigned prior to the cruise. E-mail can be sent and received 24 hours a day, and Internet access is available
Digital Cameras
There are media readers for most standard camera memory cards.

E-mail Services
A unique e-mail address for each guest is printed on your cruise ticket. The private e-mail system supports sending and receiving e-mail messages under 1MB. Messages are sent and received instantaneously, subject to the stability of satellite communications. There is a charge for the first 100KB of each inbound and outbound e-mail, and an additional charge for all additional outbound e-mail ("cc") addresses, and for messages greater than 100KB. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Home and Business E-mail Access
If your home or business e-mail provider has web access to your e-mail you will be able to access it from the ship via the Internet. If you're not sure, contact your e-mail provider. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Internet Access
All Computer University@Sea workstations are configured for Internet access. There is a charge for Internet access based on data transmission size. Once downloaded, you may browse your web page at leisure. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Laptop Rentals
Rental PC laptops are available for your use on board for a nominal daily charge. From these computers you can access the Internet as well as your shipboard e-mail from your stateroom. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Private Computer Lessons
Some private lesson times are available. You can arrange for these after you arrive on the ship. Fees apply.

Using Your Own Laptop on Board
There are several ways you might use your own laptop:

1. You can create e-mail messages and transfer them to a Computer University@Sea workstation via a floppy disk.

2. You can practice your computer lesson at leisure.

3. We can configure your PC or Macintosh laptop for Internet access from your stateroom. There is a charge for configuring your laptop, and current Internet access charges apply; the current schedule of charges is available on board.

Please note: It is not feasible to connect a laptop through the shipboard phone system directly to any phone number at home.

 

 
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Creative Learning Institute

Engaging, Enriching, Enhancing

Did you ever dream of playing the piano? Could your palate improve with coaching from the Society of Wine Educators? Is there a great designer hiding inside you? The Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Instituter brings out the best in you by bringing you the best instruction available at sea. The Institute expands upon Crystal's commitment to enrich mind, body and spirit by extending new opportunities for personal growth. We offer expert instruction from our partners who include: Yamaha, Berlitz, Tai Chi Cultural Center, The Cleveland Clinic, The Society of Wine Educators and Parsons School of Design.

The Institute offers expert instruction and lectures in the following areas:
Arts & Entertainment
Business & Technology
Lifestyle
Wellness
Wine & Food
 

Each class and workshop is designed to expand your knowledge in an entertaining, hands-on style. The Institute launched summer 2003 aboard Crystal Serenity, and is now available fleetwide.

Arts & Entertainment

This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)

  • Acting Workshops
  • Advertising
  • Art History & Appreciation
  • Asian Woodblock Printing
  • Cabaret Workshop
  • Calligraphy
  • Chinese Brush Painting
  • Contemporary Art Survey
  • Creativity Workshop
  • Fashion Design
  • Foreign Language Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish
  • Writing: Autobiography, Children's Stories, Comedy, Creative Writing, Detective Fiction, Novel, Poetry, Screenwriting, Speech, Travel
Business & Technology

This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops.(Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)

  • Computer University@Sea: Business Cards, Computers 101, Digital Photo Finishing, Greeting Cards and Invitations, Handheld Organizers, Microsoft Office, Surfing the Web and Web Page Design 
  • Contracts: What Are You Signing?
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Fitness: Mutual Funds Analysis, Successful Retirement, Stocks, Tax Workshops for Your Own Business
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Grant Writing
  • Astronomy and Celestial Science
Lifestyle

This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)

  • Book Club
  • Candle Making
  • Color Analysis: Your Best Wardrobe & Make-up
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Event Planning
  • Feng Shui: Creating a Harmonious Environment
  • Fundamentals of Interior Design
  • Personal Style
  • Textile Arts: Crochet/Knitting/Needlepoint
  • Working with a Contractor
Wellness

This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)

  • Alternative Medicine
  • CPR
  • Dance: African, Ballet, Ballroom, Disco, Flamenco, Hawaiian, Jazz, Salsa, Samba, Swing, Tango, Tap
    Fitness Classes: Aerobics, Aqua Moves, Body Sculpting, Cardio Ki-Bo, Circuit Training, Detox for Life, Healthy Abs and Back
  • Golf: Adverse Conditions, Bunker Play, Equipment, Golf Basics, Practice Methods, Putting and Chipping and Rules Review
  • Healthy Aging: Memory Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Management, Skin Care
  • Tai Chi: Meditation, Optimizing Your Fitness System, Personal Wellness, Self-Healing, Tai Chi (martial art)
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • "Walk-On-Water" (WOW) Program featuring fitness guru Debbie Rocker's innovative WALKVEST
Wine & Food

This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)

  • After-Dinner Drinks
  • Beginning Sushi
  • Beer Essentials
  • Caviar & Champagne
  • Cheeses
  • Chocolate
  • Cocktail Making/Basic Bartending
  • Great Dishes with Wine
  • Pastry Making
  • Salads, Sauces and Soups
  • Spa Cuisine
  • The Tea Ceremony
  • Vegetarian Dishes
  • Wine Appreciation

There are so many things to do on a Crystal cruise. The Crystal Spa & Fitness facilities are temples to the mind and spirit. Join an aerobics class or schedule time with a personal fitness instructor. A driving range allows you to practice your golf swing. You can also choose a fast-paced game of paddle tennis on our regulation-size Wimbledon Court or enjoy a refreshing dip in one of our two pools before stepping into a bubbling Jacuzzi® nearby. You can also improve your bridge game or learn a few new dance steps. Maybe all you’d like to do is enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea, or browse through the different shops on board. The choice is yours.

EN C H A N T E D   E V E N I N G S

After days filled with activity and leisure, each evening promises a new range of possibilities. You’ll be amazed by the range of entertainment on your cruise. From a classical quartet to talent-filled cabaret shows or one of Crystal’s award-winning Broadway-style production musicals, you’re sure to be delighted and entertained.

Production Shows
 From the snappy show tunes of Broadway to the sweeping arias of beloved composers around the world, each evening presents critically-acclaimed musical theater that’s quickly become a Crystal Cruises hallmark. Each rich Broadway-style production show like the exclusive Rodgers and Hammerstein show, “Some Enchanted Evening”®, or the brand-new “Million Dollar Musicals,”® have delighted critics and cruisers the world over. You’ll be entranced not only with the talent, but with the quality of the productions. Costumes are individually designed and hand-stitched for each show, while top performers are assembled from auditions held around the world.

Music & Dancing
The delightful sound of music fills the ship wherever you go.
At the Crystal Cove, you might stop to hear the music of the Crystal Piano. A classical quartet may delight you as you enjoy a special afternoon tea in the Palm Court. Crystal Symphony’s nightclub, the Starlite Club and Crystal Harmony’s Club 2100 entertainment lounge feature dancing, cabaret performances and other special theme events. The Galaxy Lounge is our main entertainment lounge which often has music and dancing before and after the production shows.

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